Neuroscience Research Lab Technician II

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking a research technician to support the ARCND - Nuber laboratory in Neurology.

You will perform technically advanced work with laboratory animals, including mouse handling, genotyping, and in vivo experiments under supervision. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, experience with rodents, strong data management, and the ability to work both independently and in teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Experience with laboratory animals and rodent handling is required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; strong communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and data management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and breeds commonly used transgenic and knockout mouse lines; performs genotyping as needed.
• Conducts in vivo experiments, including behavioral assays and routine mouse handling procedures.
• Performs euthanasia, brain extractions, and downstream molecular analyses (RNA/protein extraction, Western blotting, ELISA).
• Supports basic cell culture activities as needed (preferred).
• Coordinates daily experimental schedules and manages data collection and analysis under supervision.

Skills

Mouse handling

Behavioral assays

Molecular biology

Data analysis

Lab safety

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

PCR

Transnetyx

Job description

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking a research technician to support the ARCND - Nuber laboratory in Neurology.

You will perform technically advanced work with laboratory animals, including mouse handling, genotyping, and in vivo experiments under supervision. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, experience with rodents, strong data management, and the ability to work both independently and in teams.